The Lagos State Government has commiserated with the management and staff of Vintage Press Ltd. , publishers of “The Nation” on the passage of a member of its staff, Evelyn Osagie. Osagie, a reporter , poet and cultural advocate, died in Lagos on Sunday after a brief illness. She was an Associate Editor. Beyond reportage, the Lagos born journalist nurtured a lifelong passion for poetry so much that she was recognised by the Nobel Laureate, Prof Wole Soyinka. She was also an advocate of culture, women and child rights, civil rights and mental health. One of her major works, the…
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The Co-Chairman of the Traditional Council of Nigeria and Natural father of the Oduduwa race globally, Arole Oduduwa Olofin Adimula, Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, CFR, Ojaja Ii, the Ooni of Ife has unveiled Nigeria’s first indigenous social media platform, 2GEDA.Net, held at the Ilaji Resort, Ibadan, declaring this period “Youth O’Clock” to foster tech entrepreneurship. In his welcome address, the Balogun of Ibadanland, Oba Tajudeen Abimbola Ajibola, expressed deep gratitude to Almighty God for empowering the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, to produce and launch the nation’s first homegrown social media app.which is the first of its kind…
The Delta State Command, under the leadership of CP Olufemi Abaniwonda, has recorded another success in the fight against crime and criminality. The Policing strategy of CP Olufemi is an intelligence-driven one who promotes police that promotes proactive and not reactive policing. All officers, DPOs, and heads of formations have been mandated to key into this policing strategy and ensure that their Areas of responsibility are adequately Policed.
The just concluded MFM 2025 Global Ministers conference took place at the popular prayer city, km 12, Lagos – Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan, Ogun State. The conference started on friday, 15th August and ended with ordination service on sunday 17th, August 2025,with the theme, ‘The message, the messenger, and the power’. Among the 5000 ordinands was the immediate past chairperson of the Association Of Women Town Planner, Lagos State Chapter, TPL Ajose Victoria Taiwo, fnitp, fcai. This year’s ordination is the 2nd ordination since the inception of MFM church, the first was in the year 2009. The programme started around 9am,…
The Alliance for Youth Nigeria is celebrating four years of impact, marking the transformation of over 25,000 young Nigerians who are now gainfully employed through skills development, entrepreneurship support, and other employment opportunities. Founded by Nestlé Nigeria, Jobberman Nigeria, Big Bottling Company, the United Nations Global Compact Network Nigeria, and U-Connect HR Limited, the Alliance is supported by key stakeholders including the Federal Ministry of Youth, Lagos State Employment Trust Fund, and Activate Success International. Together, they share a bold vision: equipping 250,000 young Nigerians with vital employability and entrepreneurial skills by 2030. This year, 585 young people participated in…
Early Life and Military Career Simeon Apata was a retired Army Brigadier-General in the Nigerian Army and a veteran of the Nigerian Civil War (1967–1970). Like many officers of his generation, he rose to prominence during a period when Nigeria faced serious national challenges of unity, security, and development. His experience in the war left a lasting impression on his disciplined approach to life and service. The Founding of Apata Memorial High School In 1980, Apata founded Apata Memorial High School in Isolo, Lagos. The school was conceived as a military-style private boarding institution, reflecting his belief in discipline, structure,…
Foremost late veteran Actor Chief Kanran’ s daughter had revealed what led to her father’s death. This was said on an official U-Tube channel of Alore TV on Saturday, August 16th, 2025 During the interview ‘ the bereaved lady said” “My father slumped in the bathroom, died because there was nobody to help him at the time. Lack of assistance from anyone resulted to his death ” Actor Segun Remi’s daughter further revealed her father’s state of health “My dad was not sick though had high blood pressure. He spoke with his brother on the phone on the night before…
The Imo State Government has abolished graduation ceremonies for kindergarten, nursery, and Junior Secondary School 3 (JSS3) students, while also directing schools to stop the yearly change of textbooks. This was contained in a memo dated August 15, 2025, and signed by the Commissioner for Education, Professor Bernard Ikegwuoha.
In steadfast pursuit of its avowed mandate to guarantee the uninterrupted mobility of persons and goods across Lagos amidst the execution of critical infrastructural interventions, the Lagos State Government has announced its full preparedness for the commencement of the second phase of extensive rehabilitation works on the Ogudu–Ifako Bridge in Kosofe Local Government Area, following the successful completion and reopening of the first phase. This second phase, which entails the holistic restoration of the bridge’s expansion joints inbound Lagos Island, is scheduled to extend from Tuesday, 19th August 2025, through Wednesday, 1st October 2025. Conscious of the attendant implications for…
Access Holdings PLC has pledged its continued support for Zambia’s energy and agriculture sectors, following a courtesy visit and high-level discussion with Zambia’s President, President Hakainde Hichilema at the State House in Lusaka.During the meeting, President Hichilema noted that Zambia currently faces a shortage in power generation and transmission, and emphasised the need for increased investment following the recent open access reforms. The President also highlighted the potential for banks to support other key sectors such as agriculture and digital transformation, which are central to Zambia’s growth strategy Aigboje Aig-Imoukhuede, Chairman, Access Holdings, commended the Zambian government for its bold…